Editor’s Log: Thanks Frank.
As most readers know, I grew up in central Massachusetts and, for a long time, I tried not to fish…
From The Editor
Editor’s Log: The Need For Transparency In ASMFC’s Communication
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has long been the guiding force in managing shared fishery resources like the…
Editor’s Log: ’24 Recap And ’25 To Come
As the 2024 fishing season comes to a close on Long Island, it’s time to reflect on what was an…
Editor’s Log: Change Comin’ ‘Round The Bend
The much-anticipated Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) meeting back on October 23 featured a 7-hour striped bass stock assessment….
Editor’s Log: “Dialog, Not Discord”
A team of New England researchers recently completed a study evaluating the conservation benefit of circle hooks in the recreational…
Editor’s Log: Thank An “Anti”
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) announced that as of October 15, 2024 obtaining a New Jersey Saltwater…
Editor’s Log: The Coyote Situation
Search for news stories concerning coyotes and your town or state and you’re likely to find a lot. I did…
Editor’s Log: November’s Vibe
As the fishing season transitions from the rush of fall to the quiet approach of winter, there is a marked…
Editor’s Log: Private Parties
Russell Dunn is the National Policy Advisor for Recreational Fisheries, a job he’s held across three different administrations (Obama-Biden, Trump-Pence…
Editor’s Log: Stand & Observe
Today was ‘video day’ for me, and as I drove to select a spot I traced the same track I…
Editor’s Log: Fred Golofaro Memorial South Shore Classic Recap
The second of the two surf fishing classic events is now in the books for 2024. The official name of…
Editor’s Log: Are You Smarter?
As you may have read in the November edition of The Fisherman, Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind has received construction and…
Editor’s Log: A Hallowed Eve
In my adult life, Halloween has meant different things at different times. For the last 7 years, it has meant…
Editor’s Log: Public Access To Fishing Spots And Beach Rights
The issue of public access to fishing spots and beaches on Long Island has become a significant point of contention…
Editor’s Log: Stinkin’ Badges
A late summer confrontation between a surfer and a Belmar police officer put Jersey Shore beach badges in the national…
Editor’s Log: Lady Of The Dark Moon
Over 25 years of surfcasting, I’ve had more than a few experiences that defied explanation. Ninety-nine percent of the time,…
